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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House District 28

See where Ferderber and Shaffer stand on housing and growth. Names follow official Allegheny County election filings.

About this race

Jeremy Ferderber (Democratic), Jeremy Shaffer (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jeremy Shaffer is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Jeremy Ferderber won the Democratic primary with 67.0 percent over Robert Bertha (33.0 percent). Jeremy Shaffer was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field matches the Department of State's general-election candidate listing (pavoterservices.pa.gov, read October 20, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Jeremy Shaffer, is on the ballot.

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Jeremy Ferderber

Democratic

Biography

Jeremy Ferderber is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Jeremy Shaffer

Jeremy Shaffer

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Serves on the Commerce committee in the General Assembly, per PA General Assembly member page
  • Serves on the Housing & Community Development committee in the General Assembly, per PA General Assembly member page
Biography

Jeremy Shaffer is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Jeremy Shaffer is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pennsylvania House District 28 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeremy Ferderber and Jeremy Shaffer. Candidate information follows official Allegheny County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and growth.

When is the Pennsylvania House District 28 election in Pennsylvania?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Pennsylvania are on the Pennsylvania election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Allegheny County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
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